celibate

Definition of celibate

Adjectives

abstaining from sexual intercourse
"celibate priests"
Synonyms:
continent
chaste
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)

Nouns

an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity
Type of:
religious person
a person who manifests devotion to a deity

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